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2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT]

Department of Anthropology

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Department website: anthro.appstate.edu
 

Krista Lewis, Chair

 
The Department of Anthropology is committed to a comparative and holistic approach to the study of the human experience. The anthropological perspective provides a broad understanding of the origins as well as the meaning of biological and cultural diversity in the world–past, present, and future. As such, the program in anthropology offers the opportunity for understanding world affairs and problems within the total context of the human experience and for constructing solutions to world problems which are firmly grounded in that context. Specifically, the department offers: (1) students of all disciplines the opportunity to deepen and broaden their knowledge of humankind and of themselves; (2) a strong preparation for graduate study in anthropology; and (3) an academic and practical background for those who wish to apply the anthropological perspective in a wide range of professional careers, such as social services, social work, international aid and development, medical research, human resources, law, marketing, education, counseling, forensics and archaeology.

Honors Program in Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology offers an honors program for highly qualified and motivated students to undertake advanced research. To graduate with “Honors in Anthropology,” a student must: have a minimum overall GPA of 3.45; have a minimum GPA of 3.45 in Anthropology courses; complete six semester hours of Anthropology honors courses at the 2000 level or above with a grade of “B” or better in each course (honors sections in most courses are made available by contract upon request); and complete three semester hours of ANT 4510 - Senior Honors Thesis. To declare an intent to pursue departmental honors in Anthropology, a student must: have completed 45 semester hours of course work with a minimum of 15 hours completed at Appalachian State University; have an overall GPA of at least 3.45 and a GPA of at least 3.45 in the major; and have identified a tenure track Anthropology faculty member who has agreed to serve as their honors thesis advisor. 

Courses of Instruction in Anthropology (ANT)

This catalog reflects fall and spring semester offerings. Go to www.summerschool.appstate.edu for courses offered in summer terms.
(For an explanation of the prefixes used in the following courses, see the listing of Course Prefixes.)

Programs

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